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Ratatouille & Ham Pasta Bake
Preparation time 15 minutes, Plus 30 minutes draining time, Cooking time 40 minutes Calories per portion 594 Kcal, Fat per portion 21g, of which saturated 9g, Suitable for freezing Serves 4.
Cook’s tip To freeze, allow to cool and divide into portions. Transfer to individual freezer containers and seal well. Freeze for up to 6 months. Allow to defrost overnight in the refrigerator. Transfer to a small ovenproof dish, cover with foil and reheat at 190°C/375°F/Gas 5, for about 25 minutes until piping hot.
Shopper’s tip For a quick version, replace the vegetables and chopped tomatoes with 4 x 390g cans ratatouille
Aubergine 1 Salt Pasta shapes 300g (11oz) Olive oil 2 tbsp Onion 1, peeled and chopped Red pepper 1, deseeded and chopped Courgette 1, trimmed and chopped Chopped tomatoes with garlic 2 x 400g cans Dried mixed herbs 1 tsp Cooked lean ham 225g (8oz), diced Freshly ground black pepper Mozzarella 175g (6oz), grated Grated Parmesan cheese 4 tbsp
1 Trim the aubergine and cut into small pieces. Layer in a colander or large sieve, sprinkling with salt as you go. Set aside to drain for 30 minutes, then rinse well in cold water and pat dry.
2 Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to the boil and cook the pasta according to the packet’s instructions. Drain well and set aside.
3 Heat the oil in a large saucepan and gently fry the onion and pepper for 5 minutes until just softened. Add the aubergine and courgette, and cook, stirring, for a further 5 minutes. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, herbs, ham and black pepper. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and leave to simmer for 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
4 Preheat the grill to hot. Stir in the pasta and 110g (4oz) of the mozzarella. Pile into a shallow ovenproof dish and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and the Parmesan cheese. Place under the grill and cook for 4–5 minutes until the cheese has melted and is bubbling. Either serve immediately accompanied with a crisp salad, or cool and freeze as above.
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